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George Lucas Apologizes For Calling Disney 'White Slavers'
George Lucas has apologized for criticizing Disney's handling of "Star Wars" and saying he had sold his characters to "white slavers" in a recent interview with Charlie Rose.
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George Lucas has apologized for criticizing Disney's handling of "Star Wars" and saying he had sold his characters to "white slavers" in a recent interview with Charlie Rose.
The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors will air Tuesday, December 29th at 9 pm ET/PT.
Famed filmmaker and longtime Napa fixture Francis Ford Coppola lamented that friend and fellow director George Lucas became so caught up in his 'Star Wars' franchise that he turned his back on making more experimental films in a recent interview.
There was a star-studded tribute to filmmaker George Lucas at the Kennedy Center Honors Sunday night.
For the first time in 'Star Wars' history, George Lucas won't have a say in how the "soap opera" of the franchise plays out, and the filmmaker opened up about the fallout after selling the rights to Disney.
Stephen Colbert returns to host "The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors," to be broadcast Tuesday, Dec. 29 on CBS.
The Star Wars creator said "it's not much fun" making movies in Hollywood during a Q&A with Vanity Fair…
Chicago aldermen voted to allow the "Star Wars' filmmaker to build his $400 million museum along the shores of Lake Michigan...
The endowment is the largest single donation for student support in school history...
The Chicago Park District has signed off on a 99-year lease for filmmaker George Lucas' proposed museum along Lake Michigan.
'Star Wars' creator, George Lucas chose to build his museum of narrative art in Chicago over San Francisco's Crissy Field, but efforts to stop the project from happening are mounting.
The team behind George Lucas' art and movie museum released revised renderings of the proposed Chicago landmark that are likely to stoke passions in a city that guards its Lake Michigan shoreline with religious-like devotion.
Some of the biggest pop culture figures of the '70s will be honored by the ceremony.
The folks at Industrial Light & Magic, Skywalker Sound and Lucasfilm announce a project to bring virtual- and augmented-reality experiences to "Star Wars" and other movie franchises.
If your inner 8 year old was thrilled to hear that the Star Wars franchise was revived, hold on to your lightsaber - Indiana Jones is coming back too.
After George Lucas ran into a buzzsaw of opposition from his wealthy Marin County neighbors when he tried to expand his Skywalker Ranch studio, the filmmaker might be getting some payback with plans for one of the largest affordable housing projects in the Bay Area.
The folks running the Large Hadron Collider, the same multi-billion dollar, miles-long machine that found the Higgs Boson God Particle "confirmed" today, April 1st, that THE Force described in Star Wars exists and guides its physicists. Just ask lead scientist, Dr. Ben Kenobi.
San Francisco lost out on the museum last summer when George Lucas moved his plans to Chicago, but the Bay Area Council says Oakland is the perfect city for Lucas' plans.
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George Lucas doesn't have a lot of faith in the creativity of the executives running major Hollywood studios.
George Lucas is filling in some details on his planned art and movie memorabilia museum, including how he settled on Chicago as a location over his hometown of San Francisco.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Police in Fairfield are searching for two men who are suspected of placing a card skimmer at a gas station over the weekend.
A three-day heat wave will bring another round of high temperatures to much of the Bay Area starting Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Fremont's chief of police lamented on Sunday recent killings in the city, including a young girl, that have agonized the local community.
Delta canceled more flights than any other U.S. airline Monday as it struggles to recover from CrowdStrike outage.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
Police in Fairfield are searching for two men who are suspected of placing a card skimmer at a gas station over the weekend.
A three-day heat wave will bring another round of high temperatures to much of the Bay Area starting Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Fremont's chief of police lamented on Sunday recent killings in the city, including a young girl, that have agonized the local community.
Delta canceled more flights than any other U.S. airline Monday as it struggles to recover from CrowdStrike outage.
San Francisco officers killed an armed male in an encounter Sunday night in the city.
In 1998, Kamala Harris became San Francisco's assistant DA and two who worked closely with her recall a public servant deeply interested in making people's lives better.
Participation in the annual San Francisco AIDS Walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.
Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.
A popular LGBTQ+ nightclub in San Francisco experienced a frightening gunpoint robbery.
Fremont's chief of police lamented on Sunday recent killings in the city, including a young girl, that have agonized the local community.
Vice President Kamala Harris is on the threshold of a possible presidential nomination following President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election.
A 47-year-old man accused of animal cruelty was arraigned Thursday in Stockton, prosecutors said.
An Oakland man has been accused of a freeway shooting after a road rage incident northeast of Orinda in June, the California Highway Patrol said Friday.
A couple of East Bay communities have experienced persistent power outages in recent months. Pleasanton and Danville leaders worried about their seniors, since some of the outages happened on very hot days.
Regional Medical Center in East San Jose will no longer be closing, but community members are still concerned.
The pressure for President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential Race continues to increase. Democratic leaders are publicly calling for him to step aside, including some from the Bay Area.
PG&E warned Friday that about 16,000 customers across seven counties could have their power shut off Saturday due to safety reasons from potential dry and windy conditions.
A man detained for suspected felonies died by suicide earlier this month at the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex in San Jose, according to the Sheriff's Office.
While official practices are still a couple weeks away for San Jose State University football, the team is already facing a formidable opponent: geese taking bathroom breaks on its practice fields.
Police in Fairfield are searching for two men who are suspected of placing a card skimmer at a gas station over the weekend.
A woman won the Wine Country Half Marathon in Sonoma on Sunday for the first time in the event's 20-year history, organizers said.
A group of Vallejo residents gathered Saturday to ask the state for protection of a stretch of Highway 29 that runs straight through town.
The Mendocino County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam circulating in the county in which the caller claims to be an employee of the Sheriff's Office.
The pressure for President Joe Biden to drop out of the Presidential Race continues to increase. Democratic leaders are publicly calling for him to step aside, including some from the Bay Area.
Enter for your chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to the Oakland Ballers game on Friday, August 16, vs. the Boise Hawks.
LeBron James will be the third basketball player – and the first men's player – to carry the U.S. flag at the start of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
A woman won the Wine Country Half Marathon in Sonoma on Sunday for the first time in the event's 20-year history, organizers said.
The Oakland Ballers independent professional baseball team is changing managers before the end of its inaugural season.
Los Angeles rallied against Oakland's bullpen and the Angels beat the A's 8-5 on Sunday in likely their final game at the Coliseum.
Police in Fairfield are searching for two men who are suspected of placing a card skimmer at a gas station over the weekend.
Fremont's chief of police lamented on Sunday recent killings in the city, including a young girl, that have agonized the local community.
San Francisco officers killed an armed male in an encounter Sunday night in the city.
A popular LGBTQ+ nightclub in San Francisco experienced a frightening gunpoint robbery.
A man was found shot and a woman was stabbed in the South of Market neighborhood Friday.
AI bots like Google AI have given incorrect information, with the results ranging from humorous to potentially dangerous.
Long lines of passengers were feeling the impact of a worldwide computer outage that grounded several airlines for a time on a frustrating Friday at SFO.
A massive Microsoft Windows failure that crashed computers around the world early Friday morning has caused flight cancellations and delays and impeded court and government functions throughout the Bay Area.
What to know as banks, airlines and other Microsoft clients grapple with global outages due to a CrowdStrike software issue.
EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market.
Participation in the annual San Francisco AIDS Walk has declined. Organizers say that's not such a bad thing.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
With so much focus on old age, scientists are hoping to crack the code on longevity but they need some help.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A UC Davis researcher spoke about what causes heart failure, what fixes it, and how that could be different for men and women.
President Biden announced Sunday he is dropping his reelection bid in the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris.
President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination.
Sen. Joe Manchin, a longtime Democrat-turned-independent, told "CBS Mornings" he won't be running for president.
In 1998, Kamala Harris became San Francisco's assistant DA and two who worked closely with her recall a public servant deeply interested in making people's lives better.
Democratic Party leaders and office-holders hailed Pres. Biden's decision and many endorsed Vice President Harris to replace him atop the ticket. Natalie Brand reports from Washington. (7-21-24)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law barring school districts from passing policies requiring schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
San Leandro is hosting its first Pride celebration and organizers spoke to KPIX about the decision to launch the celebration now.
One San Francisco bookstore is fighting book bans by shipping LGBT+ books to directly the Deep South for free.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.
The Peninsula International Dance Festival is drawing dancers from the Bay Area and around the world to the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.
San Francisco officials on Wednesday officially announced details about "Dirtybird: Back to Baysics," a free electronic dance party organized by concert promoter Another Planet Entertainment being held Sunday afternoon.
EA Sports College Football 25, among the most highly anticipated sports video games of all time, has flooded the market.
Satya, a soulful singer-songwriter hailing from the East Bay, is set to make her debut at Stern Grove on Sunday, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
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Gianna Franco and Reed Cowan speak with Sonoma State's political science professor David McCuan on understanding the process around the next steps in the Democratic party since President Biden dropped out of the presidential race. (07-22-20204) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
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In 1998, Kamala Harris became San Francisco's assistant DA and two who worked closely with her recall a public servant deeply interested in helping people. Kevin Ko reports. (7-21-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
Now into its second decade, a San Francisco nonprofit has been giving inner city kids free surfing lessons. For many, it's their first time in the ocean.
A woman who experienced bullying as a middle school student has spent the last 22 years giving young people a safe place to belong and grow.
More than three million people in the US live with epilepsy, according to the CDC. One Santa Rosa filmmaker is working to make sure they are seen and heard.
A San Pablo no-kill shelter that's considered a last resort for animals is scrambling to find an affordable new home quickly.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
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Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.
A onetime pupil has now become a student advisor, giving back after years of mentorship led him to success.
Police departments all over the country are having a hard time finding new officers, but one Bay Area student is criss-crossing the world while preparing for a career in law enforcement here at home.